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CAZCA Speaker Series: Superstition Area Land Trust

by Andrew Ruelas | Sep 1, 2026

The conservation of natural areas in Arizona require planning and involvement for the community. How does one go about doing this? The mission of the Superstition Area Land Trust (SALT) is to conserve the natural Sonoran Desert open space surrounding the Superstition Wilderness Area (SWA). SALT’s challenge has always been that AZ State Trust land borders much of the southern boundary of the SWA, and that region is in the path of development of Greater Phoenix. This talk will review the active discussions and considerations of how best to protect and fund these important lands.

Panel Discussion: Sonoran Desert Preserves and the Public Good

by Andrew Ruelas | Sep 1, 2026

The Central Arizona Conservation Alliance hosts a critical public policy and management conversation regarding the future of one of Arizona’s great natural assets –its Sonoran Desert Preserves. Panelists discuss a range of issues, opportunities, and challenges for the desert preserve system of the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond.

Greenprint Webinar 2021

by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 31, 2026

The Greenprint is a mapping tool designed collaboratively with the Trust for Public Land, the Nature Conservancy and Sonoran Institute. This natural infrastructure viewer can help bridge the information gap between various sector and facilitate the inclusion of natural resource data in decision-making. While there are many kinds of data included in the Greenprint, this tool offers particular insight into lands valuable for habitat connectivity, protecting water resources, and addressing both heat vulnerability and equitable access to open spaces.